The state Department of Health told the Anchorage Daily News that Alaska could lose up to $500 million in annual Medicaid spending. It now says that estimate was wrong.
Federal Government
Alaska education department appeals failed test that puts $80 million in funding at risk
The state failed a test earlier this year that would allow it to use $80 million in federal money to offset its contribution to school districts. If successful, the state can continue using its typical funding structure for this fiscal year.
‘Paperwork nightmare’: Thousands wait as Alaska public assistance struggles continue
Despite lawsuits, court orders and a hiring push, Alaska’s Division of Public Assistance is still struggling to keep up with applications.
USDA pulls $6M from Alaska farmers and food producers
The Alaska Food Policy Council had planned to award grants to over 50 food and farm businesses across Alaska.
Congress has defunded public broadcasting. Murkowski explores what’s next for Alaska stations.
The fate of Alaska’s smaller public radio stations is in doubt after Congress passed a bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
U.S. Senate votes to defund CPB, rejecting Murkowski’s effort to spare station money
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins were the only GOP senators to vote against the bill to claw back funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and foreign aid. It goes next to the House.